and classical archaeology students for some thirty years. It thoroughly examines all painted pottery styles from the Protogeometric to the Hellenistic period from all areas of Greece and from the colonies in parts of Italy. In this third edition the author has made extensive revisions and has fully
updated the bibliography. Coverage of new evidence and theories is also included. In each case it covers the development of iconography and the use of colour, decorative motifs and the distinctive styles of each stage. It examines the most
utilitarian pottery objects as well as some of the finest pieces produced by a flourishing civilization. Other chapters
cover the pottery industry and pottery-making techniques, including firing, the types of local clay which were used and
inscription. This study also considers how one can date pottery and establish a chronology and the various methods by which these artefacts have been classified, preserved and collected.
By:
R M Cook **Decd**, R. M. Cook Imprint: Routledge Country of Publication: United Kingdom Edition: 3rd edition Dimensions:
Height: 234mm,
Width: 156mm,
Spine: 32mm
Weight: 997g ISBN:9780415138598 ISBN 10: 0415138590 Pages: 464 Publication Date:06 March 1997 Audience:
College/higher education
,
Primary
,
A / AS level
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Active
R M Cook, R. M. Cook
Reviews for Greek Painted Pottery
'This is the book on Greek painted pottery - an essential volume in any library on ancient Greece.' - Dr K. Stears, Edinburgh University, UK